Africa for Africa is an album by Nigerian musician Femi Kuti, released in 2010 on Wrasse Records. The album was also released in 2011 on Knitting Factory Records.
Critical reception AllMusic's Jeff Tamarkin said the album continued Femi's father, Fela, tradition but sounded more modern and incorporated wider influences including Latin, Caribbean, and African-American. He also said it had a strong political message. Track listing Dem Bobo Nobody Beg You Politics in Africa Bad Government Can't Buy Me Africa for Africa Make We Remember Obasanjo Don Play You Wayo Boys Dey Hungry for Town Now You See No Blame Them Yeparipa E No Good It Don't Mean
Personnel Seye Adewunmi – trumpet Oluwaseun Ajayi – keyboards Bose Ajila – vocals (Background) Akin Akinboro – percussion Olusola Alobalorun – trumpet Morufu Anifowoshe – engineer Femi Anikulapo-Kuti – composer, organ, saxophone, trumpet, vocals Opeyemi Awomolo – guitar, leader Daniel Bankole – baritone sax Dotun Bankole – tenor sax Anthonia Bernards – background vocals Tom Darnal – artwork Onome Kate-Udi – background vocals Jubril Ogungbade – engineer Tiwalade Ogunlowo – trombone Adebowale Oloko-Obi – drums Adekunle Osunniran – percussion, sekere Jolaosho Sunday – engineer Marc Welter – mixing assistant Sodi – production
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